State
County
Land Area (mi²)
21.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,424.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.50% (-266)
Growth Since 2010
6.95% (3,409)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
DeSoto, Texas Population 2021
52,456
DeSoto is a city located in Dallas County Texas. With a 2020 population of 52,456, it is the 68th largest city in Texas and the 756th largest city in the United States . DeSoto is currently declining at a rate of -0.50% annually but its population has increased by 6.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,047 in 2010. Spanning over 22 miles, DeSoto has a population density of 2,425 people per square mile.
The average household income in DeSoto is $85,443 with a poverty rate of 10.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,179 per month, and the median house value is $169,800. The median age in DeSoto is 38.9 years, 37.8 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
DeSoto Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of DeSotowas:
- Black or African American: 67.49%
- White: 26.87%
- Other race: 2.84%
- Two or more races: 2.11%
- Asian: 0.48%
- Native American: 0.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
The current population of DeSoto, Texas is 52,456 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 52,456.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 49,047.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35,829 | 67.49% |
| White | 14,263 | 26.87% |
| Some Other Race | 1,506 | 2.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1,120 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 257 | 0.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.07% |
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DeSoto Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,357 | 2.71 | 63.5 |
| Married | 9,406 | 3.3 | 82.2 |
| Non Family | 5,951 | 1.18 | 42.3 |
| Female | 3,419 | 3.58 | 49.5 |
| Male | 581 | 3.85 | 60.2 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 799 | 2.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,929 | 8.23% |
| High School Graduate | 7,622 | 21.43% |
| Some College | 11,007 | 30.94% |
| Associates Degree | 3,201 | 9.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,350 | 17.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,663 | 10.30% |
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DeSoto Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 24,225 | 23,006 | 7,348 |
| White | 5,799 | 5,321 | 1,686 |
| Hispanic | 4,951 | 3,047 | 697 |
| Other Race | 852 | 430 | 130 |
| 2+ Races | 599 | 521 | 198 |
| Asian | 178 | 153 | 121 |
| Native American | 76 | 76 | 16 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.98%.
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$44,432
Average Earnings
$47,849
Average Male
$42,898
Average Female
DeSoto Language by Age
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DeSoto Language
81.85% of DeSoto residents speak only English, while 18.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.38% of the population.
DeSoto Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 35,078 | 3,650 | 10.41% |
| Hispanic | 9,601 | 1,160 | 12.08% |
| White | 6,539 | 281 | 4.30% |
| Multiple | 1,075 | 221 | 20.56% |
| Other | 1,492 | 99 | 6.64% |
| Native | 76 | 43 | 56.58% |
10.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.34%
Male Poverty Rate
9.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in DeSoto
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeSoto is Native, with 56.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeSoto is White, with 4.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.08%.
DeSoto Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
DeSoto Married by Age and Sex
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DeSoto Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
DeSoto Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,126 | 7.88% |
| White | 799 | 7.96% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 17.46% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 1.53% |
| Other Race | 33 | 3.43% |
| Native American | 7 | 9.21% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.24% |
DeSoto Veterans by Education
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5.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
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68.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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65.87%
Born in DeSoto
91.84%
Native Born
8.16%
Foreign Born
5.01%
Non Citizen
3.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.84% of DeSoto residents were born in the United States, with 65.87% having been born in Texas. 5.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,456 | -266 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 52,722 | -266 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 52,988 | -266 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 53,254 | -279 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 53,533 | 445 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 53,088 | 476 | 0.90% |
| 2015 | 52,612 | 566 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 52,046 | 459 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 51,587 | 371 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 51,216 | 1,020 | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 50,196 | 852 | 1.73% |
| 2010 | 49,344 | 11,698 | 2.74% |
| 2000 | 37,646 | 7,102 | 2.11% |
| 1990 | 30,544 | 15,006 | 6.99% |
| 1980 | 15,538 | 8,921 | 8.91% |
| 1970 | 6,617 | 4,617 | 12.71% |
| 1960 | 2,000 | 0.00% |